Restaurant & Weinhaus Stachel in Würzburg

We had a very good meal; everything tasted great, was piping hot, and the service was friendly and attentive. I'm deducting one star because, given the price range, I would have expected more information about the ingredients used (where did the meat come from?). Organic options would also be fantastic!

Duck and wine were sensational 😊

I had a very pleasant and cozy evening at Stachel. The Franconian Sauerbraten was excellent. I was traveling alone on business and sat in a very quaint little nook. Many thanks to the team!

The food was delicious, the location beautiful, but the service was truly inconsistent: the waitress (perhaps new?!) barely understood us, and she couldn't answer our (simple) questions, such as what the vegan daily special mentioned on the menu was, or which wine was from the region. This caused some unrest at the table. The consommé we ordered was good, but not served hot. Hmm, the supposedly vegan dish, dumplings with edible mushrooms, was almost certainly made with egg and cream, so it wasn't vegan. But we were really annoyed when it came time to pay. With the soup (small, €9) and salad, I asked for some bread. What I received were three slices of standard, pre-baked baguette. We were charged extra for that. Ugh, that's quite cheeky. They should have mentioned it when we ordered. I've never heard of having to pay extra for bread with soup and salad. My polite inquiry before leaving was not adequately addressed: "There's nothing I can do, we have to process it that way, blah blah blah." So we went home feeling quite dissatisfied and wouldn't come back... Conclusion: the biggest problem lies in the service; better product training is recommended.

The historic wine house, dating back to the 12th century, is worth a visit in itself; the food is excellent, but the overall experience is truly special. It's not the cheapest restaurant, but the ambiance, service, and food more than make up for it.

The food and atmosphere were good, but the service was very unfriendly. We felt uncomfortable right from the start and were rushed to pay.

We find it difficult to understand the overwhelmingly positive response to this restaurant, as our visit was unfortunately unsatisfactory. The beef fillet tartare, in our opinion, was not refined with a "homemade tartare sauce," but rather heavily seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, making it a disappointing taste. We found the roast rump steak with onions (hardly medium-rare anymore, by the way) to be tough and distinctly bland. The fried potatoes were also soft, lukewarm, and not crispy. The Wiener schnitzel was okay, but some of the potatoes in the potato salad had more bite than we would have liked. A serious service error occurred when the server accidentally mixed different wines when refilling our glass – despite our clear and timely warning that the wrong wine was being used. While they apologized, they declined to replace the glass with a new glass of "pure" wine or to adjust the price. We decided not to complain about the food because we didn't expect the replacement dishes to be more satisfying to our taste. Overall, very disappointing.

Updated post… We visited on Saturday evening – unfortunately, it was disappointing compared to previous visits. Our table was in the middle of the room, and the service seemed rushed and unattentive. When we asked about the preparation of a dish, we were met with a simple "Well, how else is it supposed to be prepared?" – charming is a different story. You felt more lectured than welcomed. Overall, you had the feeling you were supposed to leave quickly because the table was already being set for the next reservation. It's a shame – we would have liked to have ordered another glass of wine or another glass with the meal. You could have easily ripped us off more if you weren't so fixated on your table turns. My son's spaetzle were unfortunately overcooked and watery. Apparently, there was no espresso available – even though espressos were served in the next room. This also made dessert (a planned affogato) unnecessary. The steak tartare was rather small for the price, but tasted good. The main courses were really excellent overall—it's just a shame that the overall experience couldn't keep up with the cuisine this time.

Wonderful food, cozy atmosphere and very attentive staff!

Very good restaurant with local cuisine.

Be sure to make a reservation on weekends! A very varied menu and friendly staff. A good selection of vegetarian dishes.

Fantastic food, great team, great atmosphere. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

Great location, fantastic atmosphere. Delicious roast, you don't need anything more.

Great atmosphere. Cozy and elegant.

Highly recommended. Great service, great food, fantastic ambiance, perfect wine selection, and even our large dog was allowed. It was a perfect evening, and we 100% recommend you. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Very friendly staff, lovely ambiance. The food has a great selection and tastes simply outstanding. They even have a special menu for unbearable dishes. We'll be back.

Great food with service that was a bit overwhelmed by allergies.

We had a wonderful evening with friends, the food and service were very good.

First of all, a great restaurant with a very nice ambiance. Unfortunately, we had bad luck all around yesterday. Of the four meals, three were a disappointment. We had three "Spitzen-Pfälzer" (sirloin steaks), and the loin was extremely tough, overcooked, and dry on all plates because it was pre-cooked and then briefly pan-fried again to heat it up. As a result, it was completely dry... After a complaint, four loins were returned, but the pan-fried loins remained with the guest. After about seven minutes, three more loins were served instead of four, and only one small loin was perfect, while the others were raw in the middle... After another complaint, the fourth loin arrived, and we had already finished our meal, and it was also raw in the middle... Sorry, that's unacceptable. Any housewife could do better, and we were very disappointed with the food. And consider the high price range! The restaurant manager tried hard and brought dessert, but we had to pay the full price for all four meals. In a restaurant like Stachel, I expect at least a discount or another invitation to convince you that you can do better!

The Stachel impresses not only with its unique ambience, but also with its excellent food, outstanding service and varied menu.

An absolutely fantastic restaurant with top-notch service. The food is delicious. We felt very comfortable.

First of all, I highly recommend everyone to reserve a table. The small effort is worth it, though. From the welcome to the dessert, you'll be pampered. The small menu offers more than enough local dishes, and the daily specials offer even more variety. Everything was perfect, from the starter soup to the main course and dessert, which was also a "little" highlight. I wish every good restaurant had a "mini portion of dessert with espresso" in case you're out of things to eat. It was, of course, significantly smaller than the regular portion, but just perfect when you're already full. For us, the best restaurant in Würzburg

Excellent service (5⭐️) and exceptionally generous portions! The menu is clearly structured and offers a diverse selection, including plenty for vegans and vegetarians. I particularly liked the cozy, rustic interior, which immediately creates a welcoming atmosphere. The quality of the food was consistently very good, even if the dumplings didn't quite suit my taste. Overall, though, it was a thoroughly positive experience that I would happily recommend!

How beautiful it is here! Good food, beautifully presented, served by a nimble waitress who doesn't forget that she's serving the customer. A wine list featuring excellent Franconian wines (and where you'll even receive such spontaneous praise from the waiter for your own choice that it's not fake). No, it's a delight to go here and dine. A cheese platter, whose cheeses aren't freshly cold from the fridge, with a fine dessert wine (Wygwam!) rounds off the visit. It's est est!

Great ambiance, attentive service, delicious food. Absolutely reasonable value for money. Reserving a table is recommended.

Rustic wine bar in Würzburg. Always busy. Reservations are essential. Otherwise, very attentive staff and typical Franconian cuisine. We'll be back.

The food is truly delicious, and the service is a mix of relaxed and professional, just the way we like it. The atmosphere is appropriate for such an old, traditional establishment, although a little more distance between other tables would have been nice.

We were there for the surprise menu; the atmosphere was great, the service was very attentive. We booked the menu with wine pairing. Highly recommended. Creative, unusual, and quite generous in portions. We were pleasantly surprised. Highly recommended.

Very good food and service, excellent wine selection.

Good food, but a bad manager. She's very unfriendly and arrogant. She behaves this way in the restaurant and on the phone, too. The other staff are very nice.

Excellent food, regional and delicious. A very nice and cozy courtyard. Delicious wines. Reservations are essential, otherwise you won't get a table. It's not exactly cheap, but it's definitely worth it.

A superb atmosphere 👍 attentive service and excellent food. Thank you so much for the lovely evening.

Super cozy, beautiful garden, and fantastic food! The ravioli was delicious, as was the potato salad!

A very nice restaurant that leaves nothing to be desired. The service was excellent and the food delicious. It's particularly worth mentioning that there's a special menu for those with food intolerances. We can wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant.

A particularly traditional restaurant in a central yet quiet location in downtown Würzburg with a wonderful courtyard. After a disappointing experience the previous evening (despite an outdoor reservation, they only served indoors), the following evening's outdoor ambiance made up for it. Without a reservation, we were still lucky enough to get a table after a bit of a wait. The very attentive service offered us a complimentary sparkling wine while we waited. The selection of dishes was very good, regional, fresh, and of impeccable quality. A very harmonious and extensive wine selection rounded out the offerings. We were very satisfied with our visit. Reservations are highly recommended and important to note: all guests are either indoors or outdoors. Be sure to take this into account when making a reservation and check with the restaurant regarding fluctuating weather, and call the restaurant to be on the safe side.

One of the best restaurants I went to in Germany! Fine and delicate cuisine, great wines, and lovely terrace in the courtyard. I highly recommend the trout!

Five stars aren't enough. Everything was excellent! The menu expertly blends tradition with a touch of modernity. Thanks to all the staff, we had a wonderful time!

We managed to book...despite the difficulty...there was no room...thanks to the kindness of one of the staff. Very expensive place...German specialties...which were worth trying...

Great service, delicious food and the backyard is beautiful 🤩

Always book your table online well in advance via Open Table; it's quick and easy. Small, cozy restaurant. Beautiful, cool courtyard, neat, tables neatly set, very clean restrooms, friendly, polite staff who do everything they can to make you feel welcome. Quality of meat products: very good. Wine: ++

Very poor service from our female waitress. Had to pay 5 euros extra to get potatoes for the tartare instead of bread because of gluten. A tartare for 32+5 euros is a rip-off, especially when they lie in the menu that it is hand-cut. They must have run it with a hand blender or a blender, because it is a puree. And who would even think of serving sambal olek with a steak tartare and writing in the menu that the tartare sauce is homemade. We also had the schnitzel and it was absolutely no better here than anywhere else where it costs 20 euros instead of 32. My best tip is to go somewhere else where the price in relation to the ingredients and preparation is more reasonable.

Very good food in a lovely setting. The staff is attentive and friendly. The prices are high, but reasonable.

"We had a wonderful evening at Weinhaus Stachel! The historic atmosphere is unique, the food simply delicious, and the wine selection perfectly matched. The service was warm and attentive – you immediately feel welcome. We'll definitely be back!"

The place is very cozy and has a lot of wine options. I ordered a hand cut beef tartar with home made tartar sauce for 31 euro. However, it was nothing more then fine minced meat and sambal olek. In Sweden this would be a 9 euro dish. When I asked the waiter about what was on the plate, she lied directly to my face. I have eaten over 100 beef tartar, so I know. So utterly disappointed by this place. Choose something else when in wurzburg.

The food was truly delicious, but unfortunately, the service was extremely poor. We arrived five minutes before our reservation, but our table wasn't available yet, and we were sent back out onto the street (it was pouring with rain). When we returned five minutes later, wet, our table was free, but incompletely set. No glasses, no cutlery, which the waiter didn't notice. It's also difficult to make yourself noticed when people are stubbornly looking straight ahead or at the floor. We ended up fetching glasses and cutlery from the empty table next to us. Unfortunately, throughout the entire evening, reordered drinks were repeatedly forgotten or incorrect ones brought. The main course was served while we were still eating the appetizer and then simply placed on the table with it. Both plates were then cleared away 20 minutes after we had finished our meals. The ambiance in the dining room was okay, but unfortunately, we couldn't sit in the courtyard due to the weather. I wouldn't come back.

A beautiful, old restaurant with traditional cuisine, good service and very, very tasty food.

Highly recommended. A cozy restaurant with delicious food. The sauerbraten was a poem.

Mmmm… Mmmm… What a place! 😍 Restaurant Zum Stachel is a true gem – enchanting from the moment you see the charming building with its flowers in the windows, to the last bite of the delicious food. The interior exudes atmosphere and history, and the service is truly fantastic – friendly, helpful, and passionate about what they do. And the food? A true feast for the taste buds! Every dish was meticulously prepared, fresh, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. You can taste the love they put into their cooking 💛 It was so good that you'd want to come back every day. Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic ambiance and something special to eat. ✨

We had ordered the menu of our choice and also indicated a food intolerance. Accordingly, we were completely clueless about what to expect. It was: a quaint spot in a niche, a great meal, with everything catered to the intolerance, good wine, and, last but not least, very attentive service, who clearly enjoyed not revealing what we would be eating too early. An all-around wonderful evening – many thanks to the Stachel team!

A constant in Würzburg gastronomy. Delicious Franconian dishes, very nice service and a great wine list!

I just like it like this, the food is delicious, the service is super friendly and also this beautiful courtyard, it is fantastic

A truly wonderful historic inn where the food, drinks, and service leave nothing to be desired. A fantastic wine selection!

The food and service are a dream

A little expensive but worth every penny.

Sensationally great. Success means doing ordinary things exceptionally well. Thank you for the great evening.

Really, really good. Top service, top food, and extremely child-friendly! I've rarely seen such professional service! Highly recommended.

Delicious Franconian food, for us from NRW, but also other things.... very nice staff

Great ambience in the courtyard, delicious food - we were only not entirely satisfied with the price-performance ratio of a salad with chanterelles for €30.

Three different prices. Online menu, the handed-out menu, and the deductions. Difference of €4.50. Overpriced side salad that was tiny.

We had a truly lovely evening at the restaurant. Especially in summer, the courtyard is a lovely place to sit, almost reminiscent of an Italian vacation. The food was delicious and reasonably priced for the upscale setting. There's also a fantastic wine selection.

Very delicious food and a quaint restaurant decor. Unfortunately, the service could be improved; if you don't order a more expensive wine, you feel more or less ignored. The selection of non-alcoholic drinks is also very standard, which isn't necessary these days.

Leider eine große Enttäuschung! Ich hatte Wienerschnitzel mit lauwarmen Kartoffelsalat für 31€! Das Schnitzel hauchdünn frittiert und der Kartoffelsalat war furchtbar!!dicke, nicht ganz durchgekochte Kartoffeln und völlig geschmacklos ☹️

The ambiance needs no further words. Located in the back courtyard, it exudes Italian charm. The service is very courteous and attentive. You get what you pay for. The food: I was initially skeptical because of the slightly (not excessively) higher prices. But my skepticism quickly vanished after the first bites! Every euro was well spent! Great. Keep it up!

The numerous excellent reviews are justified. The food is delicious, and the dishes are attractively presented. We had a very relaxed seating in the courtyard. The staff is attentive and friendly.

Excellent, relaxed atmosphere and courteous service. I recommend without hesitation!!!!

One of the best Franconian restaurants in Würzburg

Highly recommended. Historic courtyard. 👍 Reservations recommended.

We had a lovely evening! Of course, you come here for the ambiance and the wine, but the service was also truly outstanding: friendly and accommodating, yet very natural and unpretentious. Great! The wine lived up to its reputation. The food was okay, could have been better, but that's simply not why you come here. The Stachel restaurant is on the higher end of the price range, but the bottom line is, it's worth it. Important: You absolutely have to make a reservation for the evening, even during the week, otherwise you'll have no chance. We managed to get a table for three when we called at lunchtime. However, the place was fully booked and had to turn away several guests who hadn't reserved.

Most disappointing meal in Franconia. Ordered the special wedding veal, which was overcooked, dry, and barely lukewarm. Was able to substitute a potato dumpling for the noodles, which I appreciated. Do try the gray burgundy. Due to rain, I arrived a bit early for my reserved table and even tho they were not busy at that time hostess was a bit prickly. Leaving I asked for a taxi. Didn't come. Went back in, asked for one again which arrived. Their system of having multiple servers taking order delivering food etc not good. Courtyard for outside dining looks phenomenal.

The food was good. Rustic and fresh. We had the menu of the day, with white asparagus - really delicious. Service was a bit hectic and cafeteria-like.

If you're looking for typical fare, this is the place for you. A small, fine menu, but the prices are indeed high.

Friendly and attentive service! Great quality! We'll be back!

If you're looking for something special, Stachel is the place to be! A small but refined menu, an extensive wine list, and outstanding service. Germany's oldest wine house is still tailored to today's guests' needs, not the other way around. Of course, that comes at a price.

A cozy restaurant with friendly, attentive staff. The food is good and plentiful. Prices are on the upscale side. Children up to 12 years old have a special menu with reasonable prices.

Amazing food and service, a must visit for all!

Super delicious food, great service with great recommendations. A very nice and cozy restaurant. Happy to come back 😊

Non avevo prenotato, la signorina, molto gentile, ci ha trovato un tavolo, preavvisandomi, correttamente, che avremmo dovuto liberarlo entro un'ora. Cibo veramente buono, per tre volte ci hanno chiesto se andava tutto bene e se avevamo bisogno di qualcosa

Visiting this restaurant is a must. I can highly recommend it.

Eigentlich alles in Ordnung. Aber sehr geschäftsmäßig, nichts besonderes weder bezüglich Bediening, Ambiente oder Kulinarik. Da waren unsere Erwartungen wohl zu hoch. Da haben wir schon bessere Locations erlebt.

Very nice restaurant, great food, very, very good service

The Spike restaurant really has charm with its historic ambience and cozy courtyard. The service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. I particularly liked the regional offerings - the Franconian specialties were freshly prepared and tasted convincing. My personal highlight was the Schäufele (not in my photo), nice and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The wine selection also goes perfectly with the food (try Riesling! ♥️🍷). A harmonious place for a relaxed evening with good food.

Very tasty food, great service and a beautiful restaurant. Plus delicious wines and a nice ambience.

Very nice atmosphere, good food

Absolutely amazing restaurant, so far the best I’ve visited in Germany, great atmosphere and service, amazing dishes and desserts and really good wine selection, absolutely recommended.

Very cozy restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere. The service is very good - the employees are knowledgeable, especially when it comes to the topic of allergens. Unfortunately, all sauces contain celery - a clear no-go for an upscale restaurant. A good sauce does not require any flavor enhancers, even if they are natural. The rump steak was ok...but unfortunately only medium rare...the chef should know that. All in all ok, but doesn't live up to the reputation of the location

Wonderful restaurant and wine house in the old town of Würzburg. The name refers to the medieval striking weapon Morgenstern, whose head was armed with spikes.

Very delicious!! We had two pancakes, a Wiener, crème brulee, and lots of espressos. It was really well made! The service was friendly and quick. Quaint atmosphere, casual, and pleasant. We'd love to come back!

We won't visit the restaurant again just because of the really unfriendly waiter.

Great atmosphere, great staff with passion... and the food was outstanding. Highly recommended. Thank you

Centrally located in the old town, good food and very good wine. Friendly employees.

Basically a good restaurant, but also very expensive! Franconian cuisine with main courses costing more than €30 is more likely to be used to milk tourists and business people. You hardly see any locals here. Culinary gentrification at its best! So we won't be coming back.

The service at Sting is very good. We spontaneously walked to the restaurant in the evening and, despite many reservations, we still got a table for 3 that the staff prepared especially for us. The food was very, very tasty and prepared with love. There was a large selection of good quality wines. The staff was very friendly and always open to a short conversation. We can definitely recommend the restaurant.

My partner and I went to this restaurant by chance, we were walking and we found its façade and atmosphere interesting. We didn't have a reservation but they treated us very attentively and we were able to try their dishes and their wine of the month. I would recommend it for a dinner or lunch. It is very cozy and elegant atmosphere. Their food is first class and their wines are very tasty.

Highly recommended, especially suitable for celiac disease! There is a separate menu where all gluten-free options are included. Top! The food, for me the sauerbraten, was very tasty and plentiful! Extra sauce wasn't an issue either!

Simply delicious food and good wine. Paired with a really nice service, the Schwanz is simply a highlight in Würzburg!

Great place, a little door along an alley Quality food with right beer Very good introduction to Franconian food

Absolutely delicious food. The wine, the schnitzel and kaiserschmarrn all tasted top notch. We were lucky to get a table for two but would recommend reserving a table during busy days since the place is quite small. The vibe was a mix of fine dining and family run restaurant. The prices were slightly expensive compared to other places around the area but I feel it was absolutely worth it since the food is well seasoned and flavourful. Definitely recommend this place!

Good service, nice service and very tasty food, will come again.

wir haben uns bei unserem Besuch im Stachel gleich vom ersten Augenblick an "sauwohl" gefühlt: ein so richtig urtypisch fränkisches Lokal mit herrlich rustikaler Einrichtung. Dazu passend war der freundliche und aufmerksame Service. Als Hauptspeisen hatten wir Wiener Schnitzel vom Kalb mit lauwarmen Kartoffelsalat sowie eine halbe Ente mit Rotkohl und Klößen. Wirklich superlecker! Die Speisekarte ist insgesamt sehr verlockend, eigentlich würde man am liebsten alles probieren! Auch die Weinkarte mit einer sehr guten Auswahl fränkischer Weine verdient eine positive Erwähnung. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder!

Just beautiful. Dinner at Weinhaus Scheck is a highly recommended experience, even in the turbulent pre-Christmas period.